Spurs Avoid Disaster With Critical Win Over Mavericks: 3 Takeaways From Texas Showdown

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Spurs Avoid Disaster With Critical Win Over Mavericks: 3 Takeaways From Texas Showdown

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Sun, October 25, 2026 at 5:59 AM UTC·

Short-handed Mavericks lose 122-106 to Spurs in home opener

Victor Wembanyama had 23 points, seven rebounds and four blocks, Dylan Harper scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-106 on Saturday night for their first victory of the season.

Spurs do just enough to beat shorthanded Mavericks, get first win of the season

San Antonio didn’t dominate until it had to late in the game to put away an opponent missing its two best players.

Victor Wembanyama, Spurs have plenty to figure out after 0-2 start

An overreliance on their superstar and a new starter have the Spurs struggling to find their rhythm.

How Mitch Johnson Adjusted Spurs' Lineup, Attitude, and Playbook in Win Over Mavericks

San Antonio beat Dallas 122-106 after their head coach took a big timeout and made a big change to his rotation, with Tarris Reed Jr. making a big impact.

The Spurs 0-2 Start Reveals a Problem Victor Wembanyama Can’t Fix Alone

The San Antonio Spurs are now 0-2 to start the season. They lost their season opener against the Thunder 116-104, and they lost to the Rockets 104-100 in their second game. The Spurs had a chance to tie the game on the last play, but a superhuman play by Amen Thompson erased that shot. Victor […] The post The Spurs 0-2 Start Reveals a Problem Victor Wembanyama Can’t Fix Alone appeared first on HEAVY.

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Spurs Pick Up Key Win Over Mavericks and Make Lasting Lineup Decision

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, with Victor Wembanyama finally looking like his best self. As they continue to tinker with the lineup, expect the Spurs to embrace a key young player as a rotational piece.

Spurs lose heartbreaker to Rockets in Austin, fall to 0-2

A better game for the Spurs, but errors cost them in Austin.

Undermanned Mavericks Drop Home Opener to Spurs

The Mavericks were without Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving, allowing Victor Wembanyama's Spurs to control the interior on their way to San Antonio's first win of the year.

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama gets crafty with behind-the-back reverse jam vs. Rockets

Victor Wembanyama showed off his bag of dunking the ball in unique ways during the San Antonio Spurs’ clash with the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Wembanyama started the fourth season of his budding NBA career with the Spurs. He enjoyed his best campaign to date last season, leading the Spurs to their first NBA Finals appearance since 2014. He […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama gets crafty with behind-the-back reverse jam vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rockets Spoil Victor Wembanyama's Dunk Show at Buzzer, Spurs Fall to 0-2

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama played well and got to the rim Friday night, but said after the loss that he regretted not trying to dunk it on Amen Thompson.

Mavericks vs. Spurs Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, And X-Factors

The Dallas Mavericks host the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on Saturday, October 24, at 8:00 PM ET.

Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Spurs will look to secure their first win of the season in their visit to the shorthanded Mavericks.

Sophomore Showdown: Preview, How to Watch Spurs Take On Mavericks in Dallas

The San Antonio Spurs head to Dallas for the second night of a back-to-back, where Dylan Harper and Cooper Flagg bring another intriguing storyline to the Texas rivalry.

What we learned from the Spurs win over the Mavericks

Mitch Johnson motivated his squad to its first victory.

How a 'Freakish' Finish vs. Rockets in Austin Exposed Spurs' Early Growing Pains

A "one-in-a-million" defensive play denied the San Antonio Spurs their first win, but their second straight loss offered lessons beyond the final seconds of Friday night's game.

‘Waste of Height,’ ‘Needs to Drink More Creatine or Something’ — NBA Fans Baffled as Victor Wembanyama Gets Swatted in Back-to-Back Games

The San Antonio Spurs finally got off the mark on Saturday night. After dropping their previous games against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets, the Spurs earned their first win of the 2026-27 season with a 122-106 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Highlights: Spurs drill Mavs in the fourth to earn season’s first win

Let’s try this again: the seasons starts now.

Highlights: Victor Wembanyama bounces back in photo finish versus Rockets

For the first time since 1969, both previous NBA Finals teams have started the season 0-2.

Victor Wembanyama shows off insane athleticism on putback slam dunk

There is a lot on Victor Wembanyama’s shoulders now that the season begins. The San Antonio Spurs lost their season opener to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-104. Therefore, the premonition that Wembanyama will come out hot is premature for now. On Friday, the Spurs took on the Houston Rockets. At the start of the game, Wembanyama scored the first […] The post Victor Wembanyama shows off insane athleticism on putback slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints.